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Harry Kent (cyclist)

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Harry Kent
Medal record
Men's cycling
Representing  New Zealand
British Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1970 Edinburgh 1 km Time Trial

Harry Dale Kent (born 11 March 1947, in Upper Hutt) is a former racing cyclist from New Zealand.[1]

At the 1970 British Commonwealth Games he won the gold medal in the men's 1 km time trial. He also finished 4th in the sprint and 6th in the 10 mile scratch race.[2]

He competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in the men's 1 km time trial and men's sprint.

Kent is a well known figure in his home town of Upper Hutt, where he is a former city councilor and runs a fruit and vegetable market.[3] He is of Waitaha descent.[4]

References

Awards
Preceded by Lonsdale Cup of the New Zealand Olympic Committee
1970
Succeeded by